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R487 JBA

1997 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 11098,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 JBA
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 101,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play + both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front prop shaft rear joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,945 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,251 miles

front wheel bearing noisey

some play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear worn unevenly and close to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear lower crossmember area rusted through

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut down to cords in off side rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear worn unevenly and close to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear lower crossmember area rusted through

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,281 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,712 miles

0sf tyre tread starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

0sf tyre tread starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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R487 JBA is a 1997 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 98,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R487 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R487 JBA registered?

R487 JBA is a 1997 Land Rover 110, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R487 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 JBA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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